This exhibit focuses on “Shonen Ashibe Go! Go! Goma-chan,” a manga series by Hiromi Morishita about a young boy and his pet seal. It was relaunched as a TV animation in April, 2016. See how the series...More »

Nippon Animation, the studio responsible for family favorites such as “World Masterpiece Theater” and “Chibi Maruko-chan,” turned 40 years old in 2015. The Suginami Animation Museum looks back on its history...More »

With the popular phrase “I’ve loved you since ten thousand years ago and two thousand more” in its theme song, the SF robot animation “Genesis of Aquarion” this year celebrates its 10th anniversary and...More »

To mark 80 years since the birth of master of the manga gag, Fujio Akatsuka, the Suginami Animation Museum presents an exhibition of his original illustrations, animation cells, animation work and paintings...More »

Debuting with feature animation film Perfect Blue in 1998 Satoshi Kon enchanted many with his sharp depictions of characters and landscapes in a mix of reality and fantasy. He went on to release Millennium...More »

The animation production company Studio Zero has once again brought together Fujiko F. Fujio, Fujiko Fujio A, Shotaro Ishinomori, Jiro Tsunoda, and Fujio Akatsuka, artists who once worked together on manga...More »

The internationally renowned animation production company TMS Entertainment proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, a history which has given the world “Lupin the 3rd”, “Anpanman”, “Detective...More »

1963 marked the year when the first 30-minute series of Japanese animation, “Astro Boy,” was screened on television sets around the country. Since then countless anime television series have come to form...More »

1963 marked the year when the first 30-minute series of Japanese animation, “Astro Boy,” was screened on television sets around the country. Since then countless anime television series have come to form...More »

The TV anime series “Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day” ran on Fuji TV’s noitaminA block in 2011 and was selected for a Special Achievement Award at the Agency of Cultural Affairs’ Japan Media Arts Festival...More »

1963 marked the year when the first 30 minute series of Japanese animation "Astro Boy" was screened on television sets around the country. Since this time countless anime television series have come to...More »

This exhibition is a collaborative project undertaken together with various creators who have attempted to put Osamu Tezuka's works into new configurations, inspired by the "Akihabara-fication" of the...More »

The animation production company Gonzo was founded in 1992 and has since established itself as a producer of quality anime. This exhibition pays tribute to its output via video and illustrations.
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Madhouse is an animation company founded in 1972. This exhibition looks back at the past 40 years of this venerable company, showcasing original illustrations and other rare archival materials from the...More »

Takeshi Shuto was a leading animation scriptwriter who was responsible for numerous works including Magical Princess Minky Momo, GoShogun and Pocket Monsters. This exhibition commemorates Shuto's unfortunate...More »

Features the cell drawings and background paintings used in the award-winning animation film "Jin-Roh", allowing visitors to compare digital technology with analogue cell drawing techniques.
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The manga Fullmetal Alchemist has sold 50 million copies and its exciting adventures of Edward and Alphonse Elric have already been adapted into a TV animation series. Now comes a film set for release...More »

"Tokiwa-so", an ordinary apartment building located in Tokyo's Toshima ward, is well-known as a former residence of Osamu Tezuka, in addition to other young and aspiring manga writers. Although the building...More »

Exhibition based on the characters from "Vegetable Fairies", a weekly NHK educational program in which these fairies go on various nocturnal adventures each time there is a full moon. On display are various...More »

First broadcast in cartoon form in 1968, GeGeGe no Kitaro is a manga series created by manga artist Shigeru Mizuki that features an entire cast of Japanese yōkai (spirit/monster) characters. This exhibition...More »

The BACA-JA is the only nationwide film contest in Japan aimed at art and IT students. It was started in 2002 by Kansai TV in an effort to provide students with a free platform of expression, and this...More »

Famous Detective Conan is a wildly popular series that will debut as a theater production this spring. This exhibition introduces new films, posters and archival materials.
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It's been 30 years since the unparalleled animated work "Gundam" gave its first cry in Suginami Ward, Tokyo. This exhibition introduces the appeal of this masterpiece through various documents that were...More »

"Creamy Mami, the Magic Angel" was first broadcast in 1983 capturing the hearts of girls. It depicted a dream story in which a small girl gains magic powers to become an adult woman (Creamy Mami) and is...More »

The Suginami Folklore Picture Story Show is created and presented by the residents of Suginami Ward. Everyone is welcome to join: not only children, but also adults who haven't seen kamishibai (picture...More »

"World Masterpiece Theater" is a Japanese TV program that has showcased a number of heart-warming animations such as "A Dog of Flanders", "3000 Leagues in Search for Mother", "Rascal the Raccoon" and more....More »

The Suginami Folklore Picture Story Show is created and presented by the residents of Suginami Ward. Everyone is welcome to join: not only children, but also adults who haven't seen kamishibai (picture...More »

The Suginami Anime Academy will open for two days, holding various events presented by animation production companies and agencies. Workshops, live concerts of anime songs, character shows and screenings...More »

From February 24th, Suginami Art Museum's Anime Theater presents animations produced by Tadanari Okamoto, who created the memorable music video "Metropolitan Museum" featured in the children's song series,...More »

Keroro Gunso (Sergeant Keroro) is a popular "gag manga" series by Mine Yoshizaki, published in the monthly comic book Shonen Ace (Kadokawa Publishing). The story is about an invasion by Keroro Gunso and...More »

This is a retrospective exhibition of the "King of gag manga," Fujio Akatsuka, who passed away last August. Akatsuka was a leading figure of Japanese gag manga, and made everyone laugh with "Osomatsu-kun,"...More »

The Suginami Folklore Picture Story Show is created and presented by the residents of Suginami Ward. Everyone is welcome to join: not only children, but also adults who haven't seen kamishibai (picture...More »

Are you ready to send off your New Year's postcards? This workshop helps you to make your original greeting postcards! Send one to your friends, grandpa and grandma!
Step1: Come up with your own design.
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2008 commemorates the 70th birthday of manga artist Shotaro Ishinomori. He made his debut with "Nikyu Tenshi" in 1954, and he has since published a number of manga - a medium that enabled him to express...More »

The Suginami Folklore Picture Story Show is created and presented by the residents of Suginami Ward. Everyone is welcome to join: not only children, but also adults who haven't seen kamishibai (picture...More »

G9+1 is an animation production team which includes as one of its core members the director of the Suginami Animation Museum, Shinichi Suzuki. This exhibition features artistic as well as entertaining...More »

Two drawing processes are involved in creating animation. One is to draw the key element of the picture, and the other is to draw how it moves step by step.
Even for kids who couldn't draw as they wanted...More »

"Suginami Folklore Picture Story Show" is created and presented by the residents of Suginami Ward. Not only children, but also adults who haven't seen Kamishibai (picture story show) for a long time, anyone...More »

"Suginami Folklore Picture Story Show" is created and presented by the residents of Suginami Ward. Not only children, but also adults who haven't seen Kamishibai (picture story show) for a long time, anyone...More »

Suginami Art Museum is holding a commemorative exhibition of the work of cartoonist Toshiko Ueda, who passed away last March. Not only older fans who grew up reading her manga, but also young people are...More »

Pioneer of modern Japanese manga Ryuichi Yokoyama, and originator of story manga Osamu Tezuka have long respected and influenced each other. They both had animation production studios at their house, Yokoyama's...More »

Participate in all the five workshops held at the museum to become an anime doctor! If you haven't finished your summer break homework, these detailed workshops can be your summer research project! You...More »

The animated film "Tekkon Kinkreet" (adapted from the original work by Taiyo Matsumoto) was released in theaters in the winter of 2006, receiving much acclaim from viewers. The movie won the best animation...More »

Kamishibai is a form of storytelling for children used to be common in Japan. This event presents three or four folklores of Suginami Ward through kamishibai. You can learn a lot about Suginami while having...More »

The heartwarming animated story "Kappa Coo and Summer Vacation" was released in theaters in the summer of 2007, winning the prize for animation at the Japan Academy Awards, along with a slew of many other...More »

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Reiji Matsumoto's manga "Galaxy Express 999". The manga was made into a TV series of 113 episodes, and three feature-length films.
This exhibition introduces those...More »

"Suginami Folklore Picture Story Show" is created and presented by the residents of Suginami Ward. Not only children, but also adults who haven't seen Kamishibai (picture story show) for a long time, anyone...More »

Manga artist Fujiko F. Fujio created an enormous number of comics throughout his life, with an ideal to amuse himself as well as his readers. This retrospective exhibition introduces works that he made...More »

This is an annual screening event featuring selected video works from the BACA-JA (Broadband Art & Contents Award Japan). BACA-JA is organized by Kansai Television to promote works by students. This...More »

Just before Christmas, the Suginami Animation Museum invites children to participate in the production of the animated film "Wonder Sam in Wonderland." The museum is currently in the production process...More »

Production I.G is Japan's top animation studio, having created "Ghost in the Shell" which became the first Japanese work to top the U.S. charts and the animation for Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill". This...More »

The Suginami Animation Museum will hold this retrospective exhibition in commemoration of animator Hiroshi Ousaka who passed away at the age of 45 on September 24th. Ousaka's death is a tremendous loss...More »

Fujio Akatsuka has been working as a manga artist for 50 years. He loves to do anything fun and has produced many humorous characters. Those characters are based on his roommates from the famous Tokiwa...More »

"Talk on History of Anime"
Do you know when Japanese animation started? When were the famous animation series on air? This talk allows you to understand the history of Japanese animation.
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Tottori Prefecture is the origin of famous Manga artists such as Shigeru Mizuki of "Ge-Ge-Ge no Kitaro", and Jiro Taniguchi of "Haruka na machi e" (lit. "To the distant town"). This exhibition features...More »

Works by one of the most influential animators, Akihiro Kanayama, are on display. In addition to animations that he directed, comic books and character designs that he created are also included in the...More »

It was 1996 when "Pocket Monster" was released as a Game Boy video game, and the following year, the TV Anime series "Pocket Monster" began. There's no other animation series based on a video game that...More »

Manga workshops by Hideo Shinoda. for parents and kids, but adults also welcome to come alone.
•Parents and Kids Course "Illustrating with Simple Shapes"
Using simple shapes, this workshop teaches...More »

There are a lot of cartoonists from Tottori prefecture, and also many sites in Tottori that have used for cartoons. Introducing manga from Tottori, this exhibit aims to invite viewers to Tottori.
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This event includes screenings of "Anpan Man", "Doraemon", "Crayon Shin Chan", and their original animation "Relay Anime Wonder Sam's Dream". With live concerts, wind music and so on, this is an exciting...More »

"Coro Coro Animation History Exhibition in Suginami Animation Museum" is being held to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Coro Coro comics.
Established in 1977, Coro Coro comics is a monthly comic magazine...More »

On July 31st 1956, the year after Disney Land was completed in the suburbs of Los Angeles, emerged an Asian film movement that would strive to become the "Disney of the East". In the following years, this...More »

This exhibtion received great critical acclaim when it was shown in Hangzhou and Shanghai this autumn. It questions what sources have inspired Osamu Tezuka's animation; while many point to Disney's "Snow...More »